Electronic Device and Gesture-Based Payment Method Using Same

This application is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/KR2024/008951 designating the United States, filed on Jun. 27, 2024, in the Korean Intellectual Property Receiving Office and claiming priority to Korean Patent Application Nos. 10-2023-0082363, filed on Jun. 27, 2023, and 10-2023-0094916, filed on Jul. 20, 2023, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosures of each of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.

The disclosure relates to an electronic device and a gesture-based payment method using the electronic device.

An electronic device, such as a smartphone, provides several convenient and useful functions via various applications. For example, a user may perform payment for goods using a payment application installed in the smartphone. In general, the user may take out his or her smartphone, when he or she purchases an item in a store, may switch the screen to an ON state to release a lock screen, may execute the payment application, and may capture a quick response (QR) code of the store or may transmit a signal in a near field communication (NFC) scheme and/or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) scheme, thus performing payment for goods.

An electronic device according to an example embodiment may include: a housing including a first housing and a second housing configured to movably engage with the first housing between a folded state and an unfolded state, a first flexible display configured to be visible from a first side of the housing in the unfolded state, a second display configured to be visible from a second side of the housing in an at least partially unfolded state and located in the second housing, at least one camera configured to be visible from the second side of the housing in the unfolded state and located in the second housing, memory storing instructions, and at least one processor, comprising processing circuitry, electrically connected to the first flexible display, the second display, the at least one camera, and the memory, wherein at least one processor, individually and/or collectively, may be configured to execute the instructions and to cause the electronic device to: detect a touch input for a first area of the second display in the folded state, display, based on a movement of the touch input from the first area being detected, a first image indicating a payment type on at least a part of the first area and a second image on at least a part of a second area of the second display, and execute, based on a movement of the touch input to the second area being detected, a payment service based on the payment type using the at least one camera.

A method of operating an electronic device according to an example embodiment may include: detecting a touch input to a first area of a second display configured to be visible from the outside in a folded state of the electronic device or a movement of the touch input from the first area, displaying a first image indicating a payment type on at least a part of the first area and displaying a second image on at least a part of a second area of the second display, and executing, based on a movement of the touch input to the second area being detected, a payment service based on the payment type using at least one camera.

An electronic device according to an example embodiment may include: a housing including a first housing and a second housing configured to movably engage with the first housing between a folded state and an unfolded state, a first flexible display configured to be visible from a first side of the housing in the unfolded state, a second display configured to be visible from a second side of the housing in the unfolded state and located in the second housing, at least one camera configured to be visible from the second side of the housing in the unfolded state and located in the second housing, memory storing instructions, and at least one processor, comprising processing circuitry, electrically connected to the first flexible display, the second display, the at least one camera, and the memory, wherein at least one processor, individually and/or collectively, may be configured to execute the instructions and to cause the electronic device to: detect a touch input to a first area of the second display in the folded state, display, based on a movement of the touch input from the first area being detected, a part of a first image indicating a payment type on at least a part of the first area, and display all of the first image in response to an increase in movement distance of the touch input from the first area.

An electronic device according to an example embodiment may include: a housing including a first housing and a second housing configured to movably engage with the first housing between a folded state and an unfolded state, a first flexible display disposed across the first housing and the second housing and facing a first direction in an unfolded state of the housing, a second display disposed at the second housing and facing a second direction opposite to the first direction in the unfolded state of the housing, at least one camera disposed at the second housing on the same side as the second display, memory storing instructions; and at least one processor, comprising processing circuitry, electrically connected to the first flexible display, the second display, the at least one camera, and the memory, wherein the instructions, when executed by at least one processor individually or collectively, cause the electronic device to: detect a touch input for a first area of the second display in the folded state, display, based on a movement of the touch input in the first area being detected, a first image indicating a payment type on at least a part of the first area; and execute, based on a movement of the touch input to an area other than the first area on the second display being detected, a function associated with the area of a payment service associated with the payment type.

With regard to description of drawings, the same or similar components will be marked by the same or similar reference signs.

Hereinafter, various example embodiments of the disclosure may be described in greater detail with reference to accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that this is not intended to limit the disclosure to specific implementation forms and includes various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of embodiments of the disclosure.

1 FIG.A 1 FIG.B 1 FIG.C is a diagram including a perspective and side view illustrating an unfolded position of an electronic device according to various embodiments.is a diagram including a perspective and side view illustrating a half-folded position of an electronic device according to various embodiments.is a diagram including a perspective and side view illustrating a folded position of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

1 FIG.A 1 FIG.B 1 FIG.C 1 FIG.A 1 FIG.B 1 FIG.C 1 FIG.C 1 FIG.B 1 FIG.C 1 FIG.A 1 1 FIGS.A toC 100 110 120 170 100 110 120 141 100 120 110 Referring to,, and, an electronic deviceaccording to an embodiment may be provided in a structure in which a first housingand a second housingare rotatable with each other via a hinge part. The electronic devicemay perform a folding operation (e.g., an operation modified in an order of,, and) or an unfolding operation (e.g., an operation modified in an order of,, and). For example, in the folding operation performed from an unfolded position which may also be referred to as an unfolded state (a state of) on the basis of, the first housingmay rotate in a clockwise direction and the second housingmay rotate in a counterclockwise direction. For example, a folding areamay include an area corresponding to an area where a hinge structure of the electronic deviceis located. For example, the second housingmay be configured to movably or rotatably engage with the first housingbetween the folded position which may also be referred to as a folded state and the unfolded position.

100 1 160 110 100 2 160 120 1 110 2 120 160 120 1 FIG.A To describe the state of the electronic deviceaccording to various embodiments disclosed in the disclosure, a first border surface Pwhich is a surface facing in the same direction as a direction in which a fingerprint contact surface of a fingerprint sensoris directed in a side surface of the first housingon the basis of the unfolded position of the electronic device(the state in) may be defined and a second border surface Pwhich is a surface facing the same direction as a direction in which the finger contact surface of the fingerprint sensoris directed in a side surface of the second housing. For example, the first border surface Pmay include a part of the first housingand the second border surface Pmay include a part of the second housingand a part of the fingerprint sensorwhich is located in the second housing.

100 1 FIG.A Hereinafter, a description will be given of the unfolded position of the electronic devicewith reference to.

141 140 110 120 1 2 140 150 100 130 140 The unfolded position may refer to a state in which a folding areaof a first flexible displayis substantially planar. For example, the unfolded position may be referred to as a state in which an angle between the first housingand the second housingis greater than or equal to a specified first angle (e.g., 120 degrees). For example, the unfolded position may include a state in which the first border surface Pand the second border surface Psubstantially form one surface. For example, the unfolded position may include a state in which the first flexible displayand the second displayare parallel to each other while facing mutually opposite directions. For example, the electronic devicein the unfolded position may display an image obtained using a camera moduleon the first flexible display.

100 1 FIG.B Hereinafter, a description will be given of a half-folded position of the electronic devicewith reference to.

110 120 100 141 140 1 2 100 130 140 The half-folded position (or an intermediate state) may refer to any state between the unfolded position and the folded position. For example, the half-folded position may be referred to as a state in which the angle between the first housingand the second housingis less than the specified first angle and is greater than or equal to a specified second angle (e.g., 30 degrees). In the half-folded position, the operation mode of the electronic devicemay be referred to as a table mode. For example, the half-folded position may be interpreted as states except for the folded position and the unfolded position. For example, the half-folded position may include a state in which the folding areaof the first flexible displayis curved. For example, the half-folded position may include a state in which a length part of the first border surface Pand a length part of the second border surface Pform a certain angle rather than 180 degrees. For example, the electronic devicein the half-folded position may display an image obtained using the camera moduleon a partial area of the first flexible display.

100 1 FIG.C Hereinafter, a description will be given of the folded position of the electronic devicewith reference to.

141 140 141 110 120 1 2 The folded position may include a state in which a curved surface formed by the folding areaof the first flexible displayhas larger curvature than a curved surface formed by the folding areain the half-folded position. For example, the folded position may be referred to as a state in which the angle between the first housingand the second housingis less than the specified second angle (e.g., 30 degrees). For example, the folded position may refer to a state in which the first border surface Pand the second border surface Psubstantially come into contact with each other, among a plurality of folded positions.

140 100 150 100 100 130 150 In the folded position, the first flexible displaymay fail to be visible from the outside of the electronic device. In the folded position, the second displaymay be visible from the outside of the electronic device. For example, the electronic devicein the folded position may display an image obtained using the camera moduleon at least a part of the second display.

170 100 100 170 110 120 1 FIG.B 1 FIG.C According to an embodiment, at least a part of the hinge partmay form the appearance (or surface) of the electronic devicein the half-folded position and the unfolded position. For example, as illustrated inand, when the electronic deviceis in the half-folded position or the folded position, the hinge partmay be visually exposed between the first housingand the second housing.

100 100 100 150 150 According to an embodiment, the electronic devicemay execute a payment service even in the folded position or the half-folded position. For example, the electronic devicemay execute an application for supporting the payment service even in the folded position or the half-folded position. As an example, the electronic devicemay use the payment service via a user input to the second displayeven in the folded position or the half-folded position. For example, the user may change a payment means or may select a payment scheme, via the user input to the second displayeven in the folded position or the half-folded position.

2 FIG. is a block diagram illustrating an example configuration of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

2 FIG. 2 FIG. 17 FIG. 2 FIG. 2 FIG. 17 FIG. 2 FIG. 100 200 210 130 140 150 160 100 1701 100 100 100 1710 200 200 100 Referring to, an electronic deviceaccording to an example may include a processor (e.g., including processing circuitry), a memory, a camera module (e.g., including at least one camera), a first flexible display, a second display, and a fingerprint sensor. The electronic deviceofmay correspond to, for example, an electronic deviceof. The configurations of the electronic device, which will be described in conjunction with, are an example and embodiments of the disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the electronic devicemay fail to include at least some of the configurations illustrated in. For example, the electronic devicemay further include another configuration (e.g., a configuration of the electronic deviceof) other than the configurations illustrated in. In an example, the processormay be implemented as one chipset. In an example, the processormay correspond to at least one processor among a plurality of processors. The plurality of processors may be configured to individually or collectively execute instructions to perform operations of the electronic device, which will be described below.

200 210 130 140 150 160 The processormay be electrically or operatively connected with the memory, the camera module, the first flexible display, the second display, and the fingerprint sensor. Being operatively connected between the components may refer, for example, to the components being functionally connected with each other or may be communicatively connected with each other. For example, the components operatively connected with each other may transmit and receive data with each other.

200 100 200 210 200 210 200 210 200 1720 200 1720 17 FIG. 17 FIG. The processormay include various processing circuitry and control various components of the electronic device. The processormay execute instructions stored in the memory. The processormay be configured to execute instructions, when executed by the processor cause the electronic device to perform operations, stored in the memory. Reference to “at least one processor, individually and/or collectively” shall be understood to include any configuration where one or more processors execute instructions to achieve the described functions. For example, the processormay execute a payment service stored in the memoryand may perform payment depending on a user input. For example, the processormay correspond to a processorof. As described in greater detail below with reference to, the processor (or) may include various processing circuitry and/or multiple processors. For example, as used herein, including the claims, the term “processor” may include various processing circuitry, including at least one processor, wherein one or more of at least one processor, individually and/or collectively in a distributed manner, may be configured to perform various functions described herein. As used herein, when “a processor”, “at least one processor”, and “one or more processors” are described as being configured to perform numerous functions, these terms cover situations, for example and without limitation, in which one processor performs some of recited functions and another processor(s) performs other of recited functions, and also situations in which a single processor may perform all recited functions. Additionally, the at least one processor may include a combination of processors performing various of the recited/disclosed functions, e.g., in a distributed manner. At least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform various functions.

210 210 1730 17 FIG. Instructions for implementing the payment service and various embodiments of the disclosure may be stored in the memory. For example, the memorymay correspond to a memoryof.

130 130 100 200 130 140 150 130 1780 17 FIG. The camera modulemay include at least one camera and obtain image data. For example, the camera modulemay capture the outside of the electronic deviceto generate image data. According to an embodiment, the processormay output image data obtained using the camera moduleon the first flexible displayand/or the second display. For example, the camera modulemay correspond to a camera moduleof.

130 130 200 130 The camera modulemay process an image (e.g., a still image or a moving image) obtained by an image sensor in an image capture mode. According to an embodiment, the camera modulemay perform zoom-in capable of increasing a zoom magnification such that an image scree is focused on a specific subject in which a user is interested upon image capture or zoom-out capable of decreasing a zoom magnification such that the user captures a subject in a wider range on an image screen. For example, the processormay be configured to adjust a zoom magnification of the camera module.

130 100 120 130 100 120 1 FIG.C The camera modulemay include a plurality of cameras. For example, the plurality of cameras may include at least one of a standard camera, a wide angle camera, or a telephoto camera. At least some of the plurality of cameras may selectively facilitate adjustment of a zoom magnification. According to an embodiment, at least one of the plurality of cameras may be at least one camera which is visible from a front side of the housing in the folded position of the electronic deviceand is located in the second housingand at least another may be at least one camera (e.g., the camera moduleillustrated in) which is visible from a rear side of the housing in the unfolded position of the electronic deviceand is located in the second housing.

140 100 100 140 100 140 141 100 200 140 1 FIG.B The first flexible displaymay enter a screen ON, partial ON (or partial OFF), or OFF state based on the unfolded position, a half-folded position, or the folded position of the electronic device. For example, when the electronic deviceis in the unfolded position, the first flexible displaymay output one screen on all areas. For example, when the electronic deviceis in the half-folded position, the first flexible displaymay output different screens on areas divided on the basis of a folding area (e.g., a folding areaof). For example, when the electronic deviceis in the folded position, the processormay fail to output a screen on all areas of the first flexible display.

140 200 140 140 1760 17 FIG. The first flexible displaymay output the operation result of the processor. The first flexible displaymay include a touch screen for receiving a user input. For example, the first flexible displaymay correspond to a display moduleof.

150 100 100 200 150 100 200 150 100 200 150 100 150 1560 The second displaymay enter a screen ON, partial ON, or OFF state based on the unfolded position, the half-folded position, or the folded position of the electronic device. For example, when the electronic deviceis in the folded position or the half-folded position, the processormay output a screen on all areas of the second display. For example, when the electronic deviceis in the folded position, the processormay output a screen on at least some areas of the second display. For example, when the electronic deviceis in the unfolded position, the processormay control the second displayto an ON or OFF state depending on an operating state of the electronic device. For example, the second displaymay correspond to the display module.

200 200 150 150 The processormay output the operation result of the processorvia the second display. The second displaymay receive a specified user input to implement various embodiments of the disclosure.

140 150 140 150 140 150 The first flexible displayand the second displaymay be connected with a touch integrated circuit (IC) for receiving a touch input or may include the touch IC. For example, the first flexible displayand the second displaymay include a touch panel. The touch panel may be connected with the touch IC. In detail, a display (e.g., the first flexible displayand/or the second display) may include a layer (e.g., a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD), light emitting diode (LED), or active matrix organic light emitting diode (AMOLED) layer or the like) for an output of content and a layer corresponding on a touch panel, may output content via the layer for the output, and may receive a touch input (or a hovering input) of the user via the layer corresponding to the touch panel.

160 110 120 160 160 160 200 100 160 160 200 160 160 160 1776 17 FIG. The fingerprint sensormay be located at the side surface of the first housingor the second housing. The fingerprint sensormay include an optical sensor for sensing light reflected from an external object (e.g., a finger) or an ultrasonic sensor for sensing the reflected signal. For example, the fingerprint sensormay include a data converter for generating fingerprint information obtained using the optical sensor or the ultrasonic sensor. The fingerprint sensormay transmit the generated fingerprint information to the processor. According to an embodiment, the electronic devicemay further include a conversion circuit (not shown) connected with the fingerprint sensor. The conversion circuit may convert and transmit an interface of the fingerprint information obtained from the fingerprint sensorto the at least one processor. The above-mentioned configuration of the fingerprint sensoris illustrative and embodiments of the disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the fingerprint sensormay be configured to detect a fingerprint using a well-known fingerprint detection method. For example, the fingerprint sensormay correspond to a sensor moduleof.

3 FIG. is a diagram illustrating various areas of a second display of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

3 FIG. 150 100 151 152 153 154 Referring to, in an example, a second displayof an electronic devicemay include a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area.

151 150 120 120 151 130 120 151 150 150 151 151 130 120 150 151 130 120 150 151 150 130 130 151 152 154 150 3 FIG. The first areamay include an area located in a part where the second displayprotrudes toward one end of a second housing(e.g., a lower end of the second housingof). For example, the first areamay include an area which is adjacent to a camera moduleand is toward the one end of the second housing. For example, the first areamay have a narrower width than a width of the second displayand may have a smaller height than the remaining areas of the second displayexcept for the first area. According to an embodiment, the first areamay include an area which is adjacent to the camera moduleand corresponds to a corner part of the second housingamong the areas of the second display. For example, the first areamay include an area which is located side by side in the camera moduleand corresponds to the corner part of the second housingamong the areas of the second display. For example, the first areamay include an area of the second display, which is adjacent to the camera modulein a direction in which a plurality of cameras of the camera moduleare arranged. According to an embodiment, the first areamay include an area in which the second to fourth areastoare excluded among the areas of the second display.

151 130 151 130 According to an embodiment, the first areamay be adjacent to at least one camera of the camera module. For example, the first areais positioned in a part of the second display where the display surface extends or protrudes toward the edge of the housing, and the at least one camerais positioned adjacent to this same end.

152 130 150 152 150 130 152 151 153 154 150 The second areamay include an area which is adjacent to an upper part of the camera moduleamong the areas of the second display. According to an embodiment, the second areamay include an area of the second display, which is adjacent in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the plurality of cameras of the camera moduleare arranged. According to an embodiment, the second areamay include an area in which the first area, the third area, and the fourth areaare excluded among the areas of the second display.

153 151 152 154 150 153 2 170 150 153 2 150 150 160 153 153 153 153 152 154 153 150 153 150 154 151 150 The third areamay include an area in which the first area, the second area, and the fourth areaare excluded among the areas of the second display. According to an embodiment, a top right area in the third areamay include an area adjacent to a second border surface Pand a camera hinge partamong the areas of the second display. According to an embodiment, a bottom right area in the third areamay include an area adjacent to the second border surface Pand a right center corner of the second displayamong the areas of the second display. According to an embodiment, an area adjacent to a fingerprint sensorin the third areamay include an area located between the top right area in the third areaand the bottom right area in the third area. According to an embodiment, a bottom left area in the third areamay include an area adjacent to the second areaand the fourth area. For example, the bottom left area in the third areamay include an area located in an intermediate area of the second display. A top left area in the third areamay include an area adjacent to a left corner of the second displayin a direction facing the fourth areafrom the first areaamong the areas of the second display.

154 120 150 154 151 154 150 150 151 154 151 151 100 1 FIG.B 1 FIG.C 4 10 FIGS.A to The fourth areamay include an area adjacent to a left part of the second housingamong the areas of the second display. According to an embodiment, the fourth areamay include an area adjacent to an upper part of the first area.For example, the fourth areamay have a narrower width than the width of the second displayand may have a smaller height than the remaining areas of the second displayexcept for the first area. According to an embodiment, the fourth areamay have the same width as the first areaand may have a lager height than a height of the first area. Hereinafter, a description will be given of various example embodiments for running a payment service in a half-folded (e.g., intermediate) position (e.g.,) or a folded position (e.g.,) of the electronic devicewith reference to.

4 FIG.A is a diagram illustrating an example user interface for executing a payment service using a camera in a folded position of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

2 4 FIGS.andA 200 410 150 400 151 200 430 150 420 400 Referring to, in an example, a processormay display a preparation screenfor a payment service using a payment image, on a second display, based on a touch input of a userto a first area. The processormay display an execution screenfor the payment service using the payment image, on the second display, based on a swipe inputof the user. The payment image may include, for example, a QR code or a barcode.

400 150 400 The usermay apply a touch input to one area of the second display. For example, the touch input of the usermay include a swipe input.

200 411 412 410 400 411 210 412 200 410 The processormay output an imageindicating a payment means (in this context, the terms “payment means” and “payment type” may be used interchangeably and it will be understood that the term “payment means” is not intended to invoke means-plus-function, but rather refers to a type of payment) and an imageindicating a payment method on the preparation screenfor the payment service using the payment image to guide the userto the touch input. The imageindicating the payment means may include, for example, an image of a credit card corresponding to credit card information stored in a memoryor a payment means icon corresponding to QR information. The imageindicating the payment method may include, for example, an image (e.g., a lens image or a camera image) indicating the payment service using the payment image. In an example, the processormay output a guide (not shown) for guiding the user to a touch input on the preparation screenfor the payment service using the payment image.

420 151 151 152 151 152 The swipe inputmay be divided into consecutive operations of a first input (e.g., an initial touch input), a second input for moving a position of the first input (e.g., a drag input for moving a position of the touch input in the state in which the initial touch input is maintained), and a third input (e.g., release) corresponding to release of the touch state. For example, a movement of the touch input from the first areamay include an operation in which the second input (e.g., the movement of the touch input in a specified direction in the first area) is performed in succession to the first input. A movement of the touch input to the second areamay include an operation in which the third input (e.g., the movement of the touch input moving from the first areato the second area) is performed in succession to the second input.

100 430 200 130 200 130 430 200 430 According to an embodiment, the electronic devicemay be configured to provide an execution screenfor the payment service. In an example, the processormay activate a camera modulefor the payment service using the payment image. For example, the processormay display an image including payment information obtained via the camera module, on the execution screenfor the payment service using the payment image. For example, the processormay output an area for cropping the image including the payment information on the execution screen.

130 200 100 400 100 400 430 200 100 200 130 200 200 100 400 100 430 200 130 According to an embodiment, when activating the camera modulefor capturing the payment image necessary for the execution of the payment service, the processorof the electronic devicemay provide the userwith feedback information from the electronic device. For example, the usermay fail to look at the execution screenfor the payment service using the payment image. In this case, the processormay output audible or tactile feedback information for moving a direction the electronic devicefaces. For example, the processormay fail to recognize the payment image from the image obtained using the camera module. The processormay identify an image corresponding to the payment image from the image, but may fail in recognizing the payment image from the correspondence image. In this case, the processormay output audible or tactile feedback information for guiding to move the electronic devicein the direction of the identified correspondence image. For example, the useror a payment requester may adjust a position of the electronic deviceto scan the payment image, while looking at the execution screenfor the payment service using the payment image, thus allowing the processorto recognize the payment image obtained by the camera module.

200 100 151 150 151 151 152 150 130 420 152 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay be configured to detect a touch input to the first areaof the second display, in a folded position, display a first image indicating a payment means on at least a part of the first area, when a movement of the touch input from the first areais detected, display a second image on at least a part of the second areaof the second display, and execute a payment service based on the payment means, using at least one camera (e.g., the camera module), when a movement (e.g., a swipe input) of the touch input to the second areais detected.

200 151 151 200 411 152 153 200 152 153 According to an embodiment, the processormay be configured to detect a touch input to the first areain the folded state. Upon detecting a movement of the touch input within the first area, the processordisplays a first imageindicating a payment type (or payment means). If a movement of the touch input to an area other than the first area (e.g., second areaor third area) is detected, the processorexecutes a function associated with that specific area. For example, moving the touch input to a second area(adjacent to the camera) executes a first function (e.g., camera-based scanning), while moving it to a third areaexecutes a second function (e.g., displaying a barcode or fingerprint authentication).

200 150 200 152 153 151 According to an embodiment, the processorexecutes a function associated with a specific area among a plurality of areas on the second display. For example, the processormay execute a first function associated with the second areaor a second function associated with the third areaof the payment service, depending on the destination of the touch movement from the first area.”

200 100 152 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay be configured to obtain an image including payment information using the at least one camera, when the movement of the touch input to the second areais detected, and execute the payment service using the obtained image and the payment means.

200 100 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay be configured to perform at least one of adjustment of an optical magnification of the at least one camera, focusing adjustment of the at least one camera, adjustment of a magnification of the obtained image, rotation of the obtained image, sharpness adjustment of the obtained image, or cropping of the obtained image to obtain the image.

200 100 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay be configured to output feedback information including a voice or vibration, when an image corresponding to the payment service is not identified from the obtained image.

200 150 411 According to an embodiment, the processormay execute different functions of a payment service based on an area of the second displayto which a touch input is moved or in which the touch input ends (e.g., a location where the touch input is released), or based on an area to which at least a part of a first image (e.g.,) is moved while the touch input is being moved.

200 151 150 151 200 151 According to an embodiment, in the folded position (which may be referred to as a folded state), the processormay detect a touch input for the first areaof the second display. In response to detecting a movement of the touch input in the first area, the processormay display the first image indicating a payment type on at least a part of the first area.

150 200 151 151 According to an embodiment, while the touch input is being moved on the second display, the processormay move at least a part of the first image along a movement of the touch input. For example, the at least a part of the first image may be moved from the first areatoward an area other than the first area, based on a drag input (or swipe input) of the user.

151 200 152 153 According to an embodiment, based on the movement of the touch input in the first areabeing detected, the processormay further display a second image on at least a part of the second areaand display a third image on at least a part of the third area, to guide the user to select a function associated with a corresponding area of the payment service.

152 200 152 153 200 153 According to an embodiment, when at least a part of the first image is moved to the second areaas the touch input is being moved, the processormay execute a first function associated with the second areaof the payment service. In another example, when at least a part of the first image is moved to the third areaas the touch input is being moved, the processormay execute a second function associated with the third areaof the payment service.

152 200 130 200 According to an embodiment, based on the execution of the first function associated with the second area, the processormay activate the at least one camera (e.g., the camera module) to acquire at least one image including payment information. The processormay process the payment information of the acquired at least one image using the payment service associated with the payment type.

In this context, the terms “payment means” and “payment type” may be used interchangeably and it will be understood that the term “payment means” is not intended to invoke means-plus-function, but rather refers to a type of payment.

153 200 150 According to an embodiment, based on the execution of the second function associated with the third area, the processormay display, on at least a part of the second display, a payment image including payment information associated with the payment service. For example, the payment image may include a QR code or a barcode.

153 200 100 150 According to an embodiment, based on the execution of the second function associated with the third area, the processormay display guide information for guiding a change of the electronic devicefrom the folded position (or folded state) to an at least partially unfolded state (e.g., a half-folded position). The guide information may be displayed on at least a part of the second display.

200 200 According to an embodiment, the processormay detect the change to the at least partially unfolded state, and based on the change being detected, activate the at least one camera to acquire at least one image including payment information. The processormay process the payment information of the acquired at least one image using the payment service.

200 According to an embodiment, the payment information of the acquired at least one image may comprise a QR (quick response) code, and the processormay obtain payment information by reading the QR code.

4 FIG.B is a diagram illustrating an example user interface for executing a payment service using a camera in a half-folded (intermediate) position of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

4 FIG.B 100 152 153 200 150 200 130 140 Referring to, the electronic devicemay utilize a state-transition gesture. Based on the execution of a specific function (e.g., a first function associated with the second areaor a second function associated with the third area), the processormay display guide information on at least a part of the second display. This guide information induces the user to change the device from the folded state to an at least partially unfolded state (or a half-folded position). This guide information may be for guiding a change from the folded state to an at least partially unfolded state of the housing. Upon detecting the change to the at least partially unfolded state, the processormay automatically activate the at least one camerato acquire an image including payment information (e.g., a QR code). In this at least partially unfolded state, the acquired image and associated user interface (UI) elements (e.g., camera controls or payment details) may be displayed on the first flexible display.

2 4 FIGS.andB 200 410 150 400 151 420 400 150 100 400 440 140 Referring to, in an example, a processormay display a preparation screenfor a payment service using a payment image, on a second display, in a folded position, based on a touch input of a userto a first area. When a swipe inputof the useris applied to the second displayand then an electronic devicechanges to a half-folded position by the user, an execution screenfor the payment service using the payment image may be displayed on at least a part of a first flexible display. The payment image may include, for example, a QR code or a barcode.

400 150 400 The usermay apply a touch input to one area of the second display. According to an embodiment, the touch input of the usermay include a swipe input.

200 411 412 410 400 411 210 412 200 410 The processormay output an imageindicating a payment means and an imageindicating a payment method on a preparation screenfor the payment service using the payment image to guide the userto the touch input. The imageindicating the payment means may include, for example, an image of a credit card corresponding to credit card information stored in a memoryor a payment means icon corresponding to QR information. The imageindicating the payment method may include, for example, an image (e.g., a lens image or a camera image) indicating the payment service using the payment image. According to an embodiment, the processormay output a guide (not shown) for guiding the user to a touch input on the preparation screenfor the payment service using the payment image.

420 151 151 152 151 152 The swipe inputmay be divided into consecutive operations of a first input (touch), a second (drag) input for moving a position of the first input, and a third input (release) corresponding to release of the touch state. For example, a movement of the touch input from the first areamay include an operation in which the second input (e.g., the movement of the touch input in a specified direction in the first area) is performed in succession to the first input. A movement of the touch input to the second areamay include an operation in which the third input (e.g., the movement of the touch input moving from the first areato the second area) is performed in succession to the second input.

100 440 440 140 200 130 200 440 120 140 130 200 440 According to an embodiment, the electronic devicemay be configured to provide the execution screenfor the payment service. The execution screenfor the payment service using the payment image may be displayed on at least a part of a first flexible display. The processormay execute the camera modulefor capturing the payment image. For example, the processormay output the execution screenfor the payment service using the payment image on a part adjacent to the second housingof the first flexible displayand may output the image including the payment information obtained via the camera module. For example, the processormay output an area for cropping the image including the payment information on the execution screenfor the payment service using the payment image.

200 441 130 440 200 442 130 440 200 130 440 In an example, the processormay output a UIfor adjustment of an optical magnification of the camera moduleand adjustment of a magnification of the obtained image on the execution screenfor the payment service using the payment image. In an example, the processormay output a UIfor selection of a camera (e.g., a telephoto camera or a wide angle camera) of the camera moduleon the execution screenfor the payment service using the payment image. In an example, the processormay output a UI for focusing adjustment of the camera moduleon the execution screenfor the payment service using the payment image.

400 100 440 200 130 For example, the useror a payment requester may adjust a position of the electronic deviceto scan the payment image, while looking at the execution screenfor the payment service using the payment image, thus allowing the processorto recognize the payment image obtained by the camera module.

200 100 151 150 151 151 152 150 152 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay be configured to detect a touch input to the first areaof the second display, in a folded position, display a first image indicating a payment means on at least a part of the first area, when a movement of the touch input from the first areais detected, display a second image on at least a part of the second areaof the second display, and execute a payment service based on the payment means, using at least one camera, when a movement of the touch input to the second areais detected.

100 150 200 151 150 151 According to an embodiment, the electronic devicemay execute, in a folded position (which may be referred to as a folded state), a payment-related function via a gesture input on the second displaythat is visible from the outside. The processormay detect a touch input for a first areaof the second displayin the folded state. The first areamay be used as an entry region for invoking a payment service associated with a payment type.

151 200 151 According to an embodiment, in response to detecting a movement of the touch input in the first area, the processormay display, on at least a part of the first area, a first image indicating a payment type. In this context, the terms “payment means” and “payment type” may be used interchangeably and refer to a type of payment (e.g., credit card payment, QR-based payment, barcode-based payment, or online payment authentication), without intending to invoke means-plus-function.

200 151 150 150 200 According to an embodiment, the processormay execute, based on a movement of the touch input to an area other than the first areaon the second displaybeing detected, a function associated with the area of a payment service associated with the payment type. For example, different areas of the second displaymay correspond to different functions (e.g., scanning a payment image using a camera, displaying a payment image, entering authentication information, selecting a payment type, or invoking online payment authentication), and the processormay select and execute one of the functions according to an area to which the touch input is moved or in which the touch input ends (e.g., a release location).

151 150 130 150 151 150 130 According to an embodiment, the first areamay include at least a portion of the second displayand may be adjacent to at least one camera (e.g., the camera module) disposed on the same side as the second display. For example, the first areamay be arranged near a corner region of the second displaythat is adjacent to the camera module.

151 150 150 120 130 151 100 According to an embodiment, the first areamay be located in a part of the second displaywhere the second displayprotrudes toward one end of the second housing part. The at least one camera (e.g., the camera module) may be positioned adjacent to the one end, such that the user may more easily access the first areawith a finger in the folded state while also positioning the electronic deviceto use the camera for payment-related processing.

151 152 200 152 152 According to an embodiment, the area other than the first areamay include a second areaadjacent to the at least one camera. The processormay execute, based on a movement of the touch input to the second areabeing detected, a first function associated with the second areaof the payment service.

152 130 According to an embodiment, the first function associated with the second areamay include activating the camera moduleand acquiring at least one image including payment information. For example, the payment information may include a QR code, a barcode, merchant identification information, or other visual payment information.

200 200 According to an embodiment, the processormay process the payment information of the acquired at least one image using the payment service associated with the payment type. For example, the processormay recognize and decode the payment information from the acquired image, and may proceed with payment by communicating with a payment application, a secure element, and/or a remote server.

150 200 150 According to an embodiment, while the touch input is being moved on the second display, the processormay move at least a part of the first image along the movement of the touch input. For example, the first image may be displayed as a movable object (e.g., an icon or card image) that follows a drag input trajectory on the second display.

200 150 According to an embodiment, the processormay update a position and/or a visual effect of the movable first image in real time (or near real time) as the touch input is moved, thereby providing a user with feedback indicating which area of the second displaywill be selected if the touch input ends in the corresponding area.

151 200 152 153 According to an embodiment, based on the movement of the touch input in the first areabeing detected, the processormay display a second image on at least a part of the second areaand display a third image on at least a part of a third area. The second image and the third image may indicate different selectable functions of the payment service associated with the payment type.

152 200 152 According to an embodiment, in case that at least a part of the first image is moved to the second areaas the touch input is being moved, the processormay execute a first function associated with the second areaof the payment service. For example, the first function may correspond to executing a camera-based payment function (e.g., scanning a payment image or capturing payment information).

153 200 153 150 According to an embodiment, in case that at least a part of the first image is moved to the third areaas the touch input is being moved, the processormay execute a second function associated with the third areaof the payment service. For example, the second function may correspond to displaying a payment image on the second displayor invoking a different payment-related operation.

153 200 150 100 According to an embodiment, based on the execution of the second function associated with the third area, the processormay display guide information for guiding a change from the folded state to an at least partially unfolded state of the housing. The guide information may be displayed on at least a part of the second displayand may instruct the user to partially unfold the electronic device(e.g., to a half-folded position) to facilitate image acquisition or improve usability.

200 200 According to an embodiment, the processormay detect the change to the at least partially unfolded state (e.g., based on a hinge angle sensor, a hall sensor, or a posture detection algorithm). Based on detecting the change, the processormay activate the at least one camera to acquire at least one image including payment information and may process the payment information of the acquired at least one image using the payment service.

200 According to an embodiment, the payment information of the acquired at least one image may comprise a QR (quick response) code. The processormay obtain payment information by reading the QR code and may proceed with payment processing based on the decoded payment information.

153 200 150 According to an embodiment, based on the execution of the second function associated with the third area, the processormay display, on at least a part of the second display, a payment image including payment information associated with the payment service. For example, the payment image may include a QR code or a barcode generated based on authentication information of the selected payment type, and the user may present the payment image to a payment requester for scanning.

5 FIG. is a diagram illustrating an example user interface for executing a payment service using a second display, in a folded position of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

5 FIG. 200 510 150 500 151 200 530 150 520 521 500 Referring to, in an example, a processormay display a preparation screenfor a payment service for displaying a payment image, on a second display, based on a touch input of a userto a first area. Furthermore, the processormay display an execution screenfor the payment service for displaying the payment image, on the second display, based on a first swipe inputor a second swipe inputof the user. The payment image may include, for example, a QR code or a barcode.

500 150 500 The usermay apply a touch input to one area of the second display. According to an embodiment, the touch input of the usermay include a swipe input.

100 510 200 511 512 510 500 511 210 512 200 510 According to an embodiment, an electronic devicemay be configured to provide the preparation screenfor the payment service. In an example, the processormay output an imageindicating a payment means and an imageindicating a payment method on the preparation screenfor the payment service for displaying the payment image to guide the userto the touch input. The imageindicating the payment means may include, for example, an image of a credit card corresponding to credit card information stored in a memoryor a payment means icon corresponding to QR information. The imageindicating the payment method may include, for example, an image (e.g., a barcode image or a QR pattern image) indicating the payment service for displaying the payment image. In an example, the processormay output a guide (not shown) for guiding the user to a touch input on the preparation screenfor the payment service for displaying the payment image.

520 151 151 153 151 153 The first swipe inputmay be divided into consecutive operations of a first input (e.g., an initial touch input), a second input for moving a position of the first input (e.g., a drag input for moving a position of the touch input in the state in which the initial touch input is maintained), and a third input (e.g., release) corresponding to release of the touch state. For example, a movement of the touch input from the first areamay include an operation in which the second input (e.g., the movement of the touch input in a specified direction in the first area) is performed in succession to the first input. A movement of the touch input to a top right area in the third areamay include an operation in which the third input (e.g., the movement of the touch input moving from the first areato the top right area in the third area) is performed in succession to the second input.

521 151 151 532 152 151 532 152 In an example, the second swipe inputmay be divided into consecutive operations of a first input (e.g., an initial touch input), a second input for moving a position of the first input (e.g., a drag input for moving a position of the touch input in the state in which the initial touch input is maintained), and a third input (e.g., release) corresponding to release of the touch state. For example, the movement of the touch input from the first areamay include an operation in which the second input (e.g., the movement of the touch input in the specified direction in the first area) is performed in succession to the first input. A movement of the touch input to a right areain the second areamay include an operation in which the third input (e.g., the movement of the touch input moving from the first areato the right areain the second area) in succession to the second input.

151 531 152 532 152 In an example, a movement of the touch input from the first areato a left areain the second areamay correspond to an operation for executing a payment service using a camera and the movement to the right areain the second areamay correspond to an operation for executing a payment service for displaying a payment image.

100 530 200 530 200 511 530 500 530 According to an embodiment, the electronic devicemay be configured to provide the execution screenfor the payment service. In an example, the processormay output a unique QR code or barcode of the selected payment means on the execution screenfor the payment service for displaying the payment image. For example, the processormay output a QR code or barcode image including authentication information of the payment means, which corresponds to an imageindicating the payment means, on the execution screenfor the payment service for displaying the payment image. For example, the usermay present the payment image shown on the execution screenfor the payment service for displaying the payment image to be scanned by the payment requester, thus proceeding with the payment service using the selected payment means.

200 100 151 150 151 151 153 150 150 520 521 153 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay be configured to detect a touch input to the first areaof the second display, in a folded position, display a first image indicating a payment means on at least a part of the first area, when a movement of the touch input from the first areais detected, display a third image on at least a part of the third areaof the second display, display the payment image on the second display, when a movement (e.g.,or) of the touch input to the third areais detected, and execute a payment service based on the payment means.

6 FIG. is a diagram illustrating an example user interface for executing a payment service based on entering authentication information, in a folded position of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

6 FIG. 200 610 150 600 151 200 630 150 620 600 Referring to, in an example, a processormay display a preparation screenfor a payment service for entering a PIN number, on a second display, based on a touch input of a userto a first area. Furthermore, the processormay display an execution screenfor the payment service for entering the PIN number, on the second display, based on a swipe inputof the user.

600 150 600 The usermay apply a touch input to one area of the second display. According to an embodiment, the touch input of the usermay include a swipe input.

200 611 612 610 600 611 210 612 200 610 The processormay output an imageindicating a payment means and an imageindicating a payment method on the preparation screenfor the payment service for entering the PIN number to guide the userto the touch input. The imageindicating the payment means may include, for example, an image of a credit card corresponding to credit card information stored in a memoryor a payment means icon corresponding to QR information. The imageindicating the payment method may include, for example, an image indicating the payment service for entering the PIN number (e.g., an image of alphabets “PIN” or an image in which circle figures are arranged to correspond to the number of PIN numbers entered). In an example, the processormay output a guide (not shown) for guiding the user to a touch input on the preparation screenfor the payment service for entering the PIN number.

620 151 151 153 151 153 The swipe inputmay be divided into consecutive operations of a first input (e.g., an initial touch input), a second input for moving a position of the first input (e.g., a drag input for moving a position of the touch input in the state in which the initial touch input is maintained), and a third input (e.g., release) corresponding to release of the touch state. For example, a movement of the touch input from the first areamay include an operation in which the second input (e.g., the movement of the touch input in a specified direction in the first area) is performed in succession to the first input. A movement of the touch input to a bottom right area in the third areamay include an operation in which the third input (e.g., the movement of the touch input moving from the first areato the bottom right area in the third area) is performed in succession to the second input.

100 630 200 630 200 600 611 630 According to an embodiment, an electronic devicemay be configured to provide the execution screenfor the payment service. In an example, the processormay output a UI for entering a PIN number for authentication of the selected payment means on the execution screenfor the payment service for entering the PIN number. For example, the processormay output a UI for guiding the userto enter the PIN number to proceed with authentication of the payment means, which corresponds to an imageindicating the payment means, on the execution screenfor the payment service for entering the PIN number.

600 630 200 600 210 200 For example, the usermay enter the PIN number corresponding to the selected payment means into the execution screenfor the payment service for entering the PIN number, thus proceeding with the payment service using the selected payment means. For example, the processormay compare a password (e.g., the PIN number) entered by the userwith a password stored in the memory. When the entered password and the stored password are identical to each other, the processormay perform the payment service using the selected payment means.

7 FIG. is a diagram illustrating an example user interface for executing a payment service using fingerprint authentication in a folded position of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

7 FIG. 200 710 150 700 151 200 730 150 720 700 Referring to, in an example, a processormay display a preparation screenfor a payment service using fingerprint authentication, on a second display, based on a touch input of a userto a first area. The processormay display an execution screenfor the payment service using the fingerprint authentication, on the second display, based on a swipe inputof the user.

700 150 700 The usermay apply a touch input to one area of the second display. According to an embodiment, the touch input of the usermay include a swipe input.

200 711 712 710 700 711 210 712 160 200 710 The processormay output an imageindicating a payment means and an imageindicating a payment method on the preparation screenfor the payment service using the fingerprint authentication to guide the userto the touch input. The imageindicating the payment means may include, for example, an image of a credit card corresponding to credit card information stored in a memoryor a payment means icon corresponding to QR information. The imageindicating the payment method may include, for example, an image indicating the payment service using the fingerprint authentication (e.g., a fingerprint-shaped image or an arrow image pointing to a position of a fingerprint sensor). According to an embodiment, the processormay output a guide (not shown) for guiding the user to a touch input on the preparation screenfor the payment service using the fingerprint authentication.

720 151 151 160 153 151 160 153 The swipe inputmay be divided into consecutive operations of a first input (e.g., an initial touch input), a second input for moving a position of the first input (e.g., a drag input for moving a position of the touch input in the state in which the initial touch input is maintained), and a third input (e.g., release) corresponding to release of the touch state. For example, a movement of the touch input from the first areamay include an operation in which the second input (e.g., the movement of the touch input in a specified direction in the first area) is performed in succession to the first input. A movement of the touch input to an area adjacent to the fingerprint sensorin the third areamay include an operation in which the third input (e.g., the movement of the touch input moving from the first areato the area adjacent to the fingerprint sensorin the third area) is performed in succession to the second input.

100 730 200 700 730 200 160 1 2 100 730 According to an embodiment, an electronic devicemay be configured to provide the execution screenfor the payment service. In an example, the processormay output a UI for guiding the userto enter his or her fingerprint for authentication of the selected payment means on the execution screenfor the payment service using the fingerprint authentication. For example, the processormay output an image pointing to a position of the fingerprint sensorattached to a first border surface Por a second border surface Pof the electronic deviceon the execution screenfor the payment service using the fingerprint authentication.

700 160 700 730 According to an embodiment, the usermay allow the fingerprint sensorto recognize a fingerprint of the userin response to the UI displayed on the execution screenfor the payment service using the fingerprint authentication, thus proceeding with the payment service using the selected payment means.

200 100 151 150 151 151 153 150 720 153 100 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay be configured to detect a touch input to the first areaof the second display, in a folded position, display a first image indicating a payment means on at least a part of the first area, when a movement of the touch input from the first areais detected, display a third image on at least a part of the third areaof the second display, and execute a payment service based on the payment means, using fingerprint authentication, when a movementof the touch input to the third areais detected. For example, when succeeding in user authentication using the detected fingerprint, the electronic devicemay execute the payment service based on the payment means.

8 FIG. is a diagram illustrating an example user interface for executing a payment service using pattern authentication, in a folded position of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

8 FIG. 200 810 150 200 810 800 151 200 830 820 800 Referring to, in an example, a processormay display a preparation screenfor a payment service using pattern authentication on a second display. The processormay display the preparation screenfor the payment service using the pattern authentication, based on a touch input of a userto a first area. The processormay display an execution screenfor the payment service using the pattern authentication, based on a touch inputof the user.

800 150 800 The usermay apply a touch input to one area of the second display. For example, the touch input of the usermay include a tap input.

200 811 810 811 210 The processormay output an imageindicating a payment means on the preparation screenfor the payment service using the pattern authentication. The imageindicating the payment means may include, for example, an image of a credit card corresponding to credit card information stored in a memoryor a payment means icon corresponding to QR information.

820 The touch inputmay include a tap input, multiple tap inputs, or a hovering input.

100 830 200 800 830 200 830 According to an embodiment, an electronic devicemay be configured to provide the execution screenfor the payment service. In an example, the processormay output a UI for guiding the userto the pattern authentication for authentication of the selected payment means, on the execution screenfor the payment service using the pattern authentication. For example, the processormay output text instructing a pattern input and a UI of a nine-point pattern capable of receiving the pattern input on the execution screenfor the payment service using the pattern authentication.

800 830 800 820 830 800 According to an embodiment, the usermay perform a swipe input corresponding to the execution screenfor the payment service using the pattern authentication. The swipe input may be divided into consecutive operations of a first input (touch), a second (drag) input for moving a position of the first input, and a third input (release) corresponding to release of the touch state. For example, the usermay apply the touch inputincluding a tap input or multiple tap inputs such that the execution screenfor the payment service using the pattern authentication is able to be displayed. The usermay perform a new swipe input for pattern authentication. For example, the swipe input may be divided into consecutive operations of a first input (touch), a second (drag) input for moving a position of the first input, and a third input (release) corresponding to release of the touch state.

800 830 According to an embodiment, the usermay perform a swipe input corresponding to a predetermined pattern in response to the UI displayed on the execution screenfor the payment service using the pattern authentication, thus proceeding with the payment service using the selected payment means.

9 FIG.A is a diagram illustrating an example user interface for selecting a payment means used for a payment service, in a folded position of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

9 FIG.A 200 910 150 900 151 200 930 150 920 900 Referring to, in an example, a processormay display a preparation screenfor selecting a payment means used for a payment service, on a second display, based on a touch input of a userto a first area. Furthermore, the processormay display an execution screenfor selecting the payment means used for the payment service, on the second display, based on a swipe inputof the user.

900 150 900 The usermay apply a touch input to one area of the second display. For example, the touch input of the usermay include a swipe input.

100 910 200 911 912 910 900 911 210 912 200 910 According to an embodiment, an electronic devicemay be configured to provide the preparation screenfor selecting the payment means. In an example, the processormay output an imageindicating a payment means and an imageindicating a payment means list on the preparation screenfor selecting the payment means used for the payment service to guide the userto the touch input. The imageindicating the payment means may include, for example, an image of a credit card corresponding to credit card information stored in a memoryor a payment means icon corresponding to QR information. The imageindicating of the payment means list may include, for example, an image indicating an operation of selecting the payment means (e.g., an image in which cards are arranged or an image in which an arrow rotates). In an example, the processormay output a guide (not shown) for guiding the user to a touch input on the preparation screenfor selecting the payment means used for the payment service.

920 151 151 153 151 153 The swipe inputmay be divided into consecutive operations of a first input (e.g., an initial touch input), a second input for moving a position of the first input (e.g., a drag input for moving a position of the touch input in the state in which the initial touch input is maintained), and a third input (e.g., release) corresponding to release of the touch state. For example, a movement of the touch input from the first areamay include an operation in which the second input (e.g., the movement of the touch input in a specified direction in the first area) is performed in succession to the first input. A movement of the touch input to a bottom left area in a third areamay include an operation in which the third input (e.g., the movement of the touch input moving from the first areato the bottom left area in the third area) in succession to the second input.

100 930 200 900 930 200 931 933 210 930 According to an embodiment, an electronic devicemay be configured to provide the execution screenfor selecting the payment means. In an example, the processormay output a UI for guiding the userto select the payment means for selection of the payment means on the execution screenfor selecting the payment means used for the payment service. For example, the processormay output a UI capable of displaying or scrolling imagestoof all payment means, pieces of identification information of which are stored in the memory, on the execution screenfor selecting the payment means used for the payment service.

200 100 932 931 933 931 933 930 200 931 933 931 933 930 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay output the imageof the payment means to be selected to be larger than the imagesandof the other payment means, while outputting the imagestoof all the payment means on the execution screenfor selecting the payment means used for the payment service. In an example, the processormay display the imagesandof the payment means which are not selection targets to blur, while outputting the imagestoof the all the payment means on the execution screenfor setting the selected payment means in a pre-defined area.

900 932 930 According to an embodiment, the usermay perform a tap input or multiple tap inputs to the imageof the payment means to be selected in response to the UI displayed on the execution screenfor selecting the payment means used for the payment service to select the payment means.

200 100 151 150 151 151 153 150 150 920 153 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay be configured to detect a touch input to the first areaof the second display, in a folded position, display a first image indicating a payment means on at least a part of the first area, when a movement of the touch input from the first areais detected, display a third image on at least a part of the third areaof the second display, display a UI for selecting the payment means on the second display, when a movementof the touch input to the third areais detected, and identify the selected payment means based on an input corresponding to the UI for selecting the payment means.

9 FIG.B is a diagram illustrating an example user interface for setting a selected payment means in a pre-defined area, in a folded position of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

9 FIG.B 200 940 150 901 153 200 154 150 950 901 Referring to, in an example, a processormay display a preparation screenfor setting the selected payment means in the pre-defined area, on a second display, based on a touch input of a userto a bottom left area of a third area. The processormay display the selected payment means in the pre-defined area (e.g., a fourth area), on the second display, based on a swipe inputof the user.

200 960 150 902 154 902 970 According to an embodiment, after the selected payment means is set in the pre-defined area, the processormay display a preparation screenfor a payment service using the payment means set in the pre-defined area, on the second display, based on a touch input of a userto the pre-defined area (e.g., the fourth area). The usermay proceed with the payment service using the payment means set in the pre-defined area, based on a swipe input.

901 902 150 901 902 The userormay apply a touch input to one area of the second display. For example, the touch input of the userormay include a tap input, multiple tap inputs, and a swipe input.

200 942 944 940 901 942 210 944 200 940 The processormay output an imageindicating the selected payment means and an imageindicating the pre-defined area on the preparation screenfor setting the selected payment means in the pre-defined area to guide the userto the touch input. The imageindicating the payment means may include, for example, an image of a credit card corresponding to credit card information stored in a memoryor a payment means icon corresponding to QR information. The imageindicating the pre-defined area may include an image (e.g., a post-it image, a star-shaped image, or a # sign) for displaying a specific area. In an example, the processormay output a guide (not shown) for guiding the user to a touch input on the preparation screenfor setting the selected payment means in the pre-defined area.

100 940 200 942 931 933 931 933 940 According to an embodiment, an electronic devicemay be configured to provide the preparation screenfor setting the payment means in the pre-defined area. According to an embodiment, the processormay output the imageof the payment means to be selected to be larger than the imagesandof the other payment means, while outputting the imagestoof all the payment means on the preparation screenfor setting the selected payment means in the pre-defined area.

200 941 943 941 943 940 In an example, the processormay output the imagesandof the payment means which are not selection targets to blur, while outputting the imagestoof the all the payment means on the preparation screenfor setting the selected payment means in the pre-defined area.

944 944 According to an embodiment, the imageindicating the pre-defined area may be divided into a plurality of areas and areas capable of being set as the pre-defined area may be set as being plural. For example, the selected payment means may be set in one area among areas #1 to #3 displayed on the imageindicating the pre-defined area.

950 153 153 154 153 154 The swipe inputmay be divided into consecutive operations of a first input (e.g., an initial touch input), a second input for moving a position of the first input (e.g., a drag input for moving a position of the touch input in the state in which the initial touch input is maintained), and a third input (e.g., release) corresponding to release of the touch state. For example, a movement of the touch input to a bottom left area in the third areamay include an operation in which the second input (e.g., the movement of the touch input in a specified direction in the bottom left area in the third area) is performed in succession to the first input. A movement of the touch input to the fourth areamay include an operation in which the third input (e.g., the movement of the touch input moving from the bottom left area in the third areato the fourth area) is performed in succession to the second input.

100 960 200 961 960 902 961 210 200 960 According to an embodiment, the electronic devicemay be configured to provide the preparation screenfor the payment service. In an example, the processormay output an imageindicating the payment means set in the pre-defined area on the preparation screenfor the payment service using the payment means set in the pre-defined area to guide the userto the touch input. The imageindicating the payment means may include, for example, an image of a credit card corresponding to credit card information stored in a memoryor a payment means icon corresponding to QR information. In an example, the processormay output a guide (not shown) for guiding the user to a touch input on the preparation screenfor the payment service using the payment means set in the pre-defined area.

970 154 154 152 153 154 152 153 The swipe inputmay be divided into consecutive operations of a first input (e.g., an initial touch input), a second input for moving a position of the first input (e.g., a drag input for moving a position of the touch input in the state in which the initial touch input is maintained), and a third input (e.g., release) corresponding to release of the touch state. For example, the movement of the touch input from the fourth areamay include an operation in which the second input (e.g., the movement of the touch input in a specified direction in the fourth area) is performed in succession to the second input. A movement of the touch input to the second areaor the third areamay include an operation in which the third input (e.g., the movement of the touch input moving from the fourth areato the second areaor the third area) is performed in succession to the second input.

970 152 153 200 970 152 According to an embodiment, the swipe inputmay be released in the second areaor the third area. In an example, the processormay be configured to execute, when the swipe inputis released in the second area, the payment service using the payment image, using the payment means set in the pre-defined area.

200 970 153 According to an embodiment, the processormay be configured to execute, when the swipe inputis released in the third area, the payment service using the payment image, a payment service for displaying the payment image, a payment service for entering a PIN number, or a payment service using fingerprint authentication, using the payment means set in the pre-defined area.

200 100 152 150 152 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay be configured to detect another touch input to the pre-defined area, in a folded position, display a fourth image on at least a part of the pre-defined area, when a movement of the other touch input to the pre-defined area from the pre-defined area is detected, display a second image on at least a part of the second areaof the second display, and execute a payment service based on the identified payment means, using at least one camera, when a movement of the other touch input to the pre-defined area to the second areais detected.

200 100 153 150 153 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay be configured to detect another touch input to the pre-defined area, in a folded position, display a fourth image on at least a part of the pre-defined area, when a movement of the other touch input to the pre-defined area from the pre-defined area is detected, display a second image on at least a part of the third areaof the second display, and execute a payment service based on the identified payment means, using at least one camera, when a movement of the other touch input to the pre-defined area to the third areais detected.

200 100 152 152 152 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay be configured to set a most recently used payment means for the payment service as a default payment means of the payment service, when a payment is completed by the payment service, detect another touch input to the second area, and execute the payment service based on the default payment means, when a movement of the other touch input to the second areafrom the second areais detected.

200 100 153 153 153 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay be configured to set a most recently used payment means for the payment service as a default payment means of the payment service, when a payment is completed by the payment service, detect another touch input to the third area, and execute the payment service based on the default payment means, when a movement of the other touch input to the third areafrom the third areais detected.

10 FIG. is a diagram illustrating an example user interface for executing a payment service using online payment authentication, in a folded position of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

10 FIG. 200 1010 150 1000 151 200 1030 150 1020 1000 Referring to, in an example, a processormay display a preparation screenfor a payment service using online payment authentication, on a second display, based on a touch input of a userto a first area. The processormay display an execution screenfor the payment service using the online payment authentication, on the second display, based on a swipe inputof the user.

1000 150 1000 The usermay apply a touch input to one area of the second display. According to an embodiment, the touch input of the usermay include a tap input, multiple tap inputs, and a swipe input.

100 1010 200 1011 1012 1010 1000 1011 210 1012 200 1010 According to an embodiment, an electronic devicemay be configured to provide the preparation screenfor the payment service. In an example, the processormay output an imageindicating a payment means and an imageindicating a payment method on the preparation screenfor the payment service using the online payment authentication to guide the userto the touch input. The imageindicating the payment means may include, for example, an image of a credit card corresponding to credit card information stored in a memoryor a payment means icon corresponding to QR information. The imageindicating the payment method may include, for example, an image (e.g., an image of alphabets “Other” or an Internet icon) indicating the payment service using the online payment authentication. In an example, the processormay output a guide (not shown) for guiding the user to a touch input on the preparation screenfor the payment service using the online payment authentication.

1020 151 151 153 151 153 The swipe inputmay be divided into consecutive operations of a first input (e.g., an initial touch input), a second input for moving a position of the first input (e.g., a drag input for moving a position of the touch input in the state in which the initial touch input is maintained), and a third input (e.g., release) corresponding to release of the touch state. For example, a movement of the touch input from the first areamay include an operation in which the second input (e.g., the movement of the touch input in a specified direction in the first area) is performed in succession to the first input. A movement of the touch input to a top left area in a third areamay include an operation in which the third input (e.g., the movement of the touch input moving from the first areato the top left area in the third area) in succession to the second input.

100 1030 200 1030 200 1030 1000 200 1030 According to an embodiment, the electronic devicemay be configured to provide the execution screenfor the payment service. In an example, the processormay output a UI for guiding to select an online payment scheme of the selected payment means on the execution screenfor the payment service using the online payment authentication. For example, the processormay output a UI for guiding to select an application for supporting the payment service on the execution screenfor the payment service using the online payment authentication. The usermay apply a touch input corresponding to the displayed UI to proceed with the payment service for supporting the selected application. For example, the processormay output a UI capable of accessing a web site capable of proceeding with online payment on the execution screenfor the payment service using the online payment authentication.

11 FIG. 1 2 FIGS.and 100 200 is a flowchart illustrating an example operation of an electronic device according to various embodiments. Operations of the electronic device, which will be described below, may be performed by, for example, an electronic deviceor a processorof.

11 FIG. 1100 100 151 150 Referring to, in operation, according to an embodiment, the electronic devicemay receive a touch input of a user to a first areaof a second display. The touch input of the user may include a swipe input.

1101 200 151 152 152 1101 1102 200 In operation, the processormay determine whether a touch input of the user, which starts from the first area, ends in the second area(e.g., releases the touch input). When the touch input ends in the second area(e.g., YES in operation), in operation, the processormay execute a payment service using a payment image.

100 151 150 151 151 152 150 152 According to an embodiment, the operating method of the electronic devicemay include an operation of detecting a touch input to the first areaof the second display, in a folded position of the electronic device. The method may include an operation of detecting a movement of the touch input from the first area. The method may include an operation of displaying a first image indicating a payment means on at least a part of the first areaand displaying a second image on at least a part of the second areaof the second display. The method may include an operation of executing a payment service based on the payment means, using at least one camera, when a movement of the touch input to the second areais detected.

152 1101 1103 200 151 153 153 1103 1104 200 When the touch input does not end in the second area(e.g., NO in operation), in operation, the processormay determine whether the touch input of the user, which starts from the first area, ends in a top right area in a third area. When the touch input ends in the top right area in the third area(e.g., YES in operation), in operation, the processormay display the payment image to execute the payment service.

100 153 150 151 150 153 According to an embodiment, the operating method of the electronic devicemay include an operation of displaying a third image on at least a part of the third areaof the second display, when the movement of the touch input from the first areais detected. The method may include an operation of displaying the payment image on the second displayto execute the payment service based on the payment means, when a movement of the touch input to the third areais detected.

153 1103 1105 200 151 153 153 1105 1106 200 When the touch input does not end in the top right area in the third area(e.g., NO in operation), in operation, the processormay determine whether the touch input of the user, which starts from the first area, ends in a bottom right area in the third area. When the touch input ends in the bottom right area in the third area(e.g., YES in operation), in operation, the processormay enter a PIN number to execute the payment service.

153 1105 1107 200 151 160 153 160 153 1107 1108 200 When the touch input does not end in the bottom right area in the third area(e.g., NO in operation), in operation, the processormay determine whether the touch input of the user, which starts from the first area, ends in an area adjacent to a fingerprint sensorin the third area. When the touch input ends in the area adjacent to the fingerprint sensorin the third area(e.g., YES in operation), in operation, the processormay execute the payment service using fingerprint authentication.

100 153 150 160 151 153 According to an embodiment, the operating method of the electronic devicemay include an operation of displaying the third image on the at least a part of the third areaof the second display, which is located in the area adjacent to the fingerprint sensor, when the movement of the touch input from the first areais detected. The method may include an operation of executing the payment service based on the payment means, using fingerprint authentication, when the movement of the touch input to the third areais detected.

160 153 1107 1109 200 151 153 153 1109 1110 200 When the touch input does not end in the area adjacent to the fingerprint sensorin the third area(e.g., NO in operation), in operation, the processormay determine whether the touch input of the user, which starts from the first area, ends in a bottom left area in the third area. When the touch input ends in the bottom left area in the third area(e.g., YES in operation), in operation, the processormay display a UI for selecting a payment means used for the payment service.

100 153 150 151 150 153 According to an embodiment, the operating method of the electronic devicemay include an operation of displaying the third image on the at least a part of the third areaof the second display, when the movement of the touch input from the first areais detected. The method may include an operation of displaying a UI for selecting a payment means on the second display, when the movement of the touch input to the third areais detected. The method may include an operation of identifying the selected payment means based on an input corresponding to the UI.

153 1109 1111 200 151 153 153 1111 1112 200 When the touch input does not end in the bottom left area in the third area(e.g., NO in operation), in operation, the processormay determine whether the touch input of the user, which starts from the first area, ends in a top left area in the third area. When the touch input ends in the top left area in the third area(e.g., YES in operation), in operation, the processormay execute the payment service using online payment authentication.

153 1111 200 200 200 When the touch input does not end in the top left area in the third area(e.g., NO in operation), the processormay end the process associated with the payment. When the touch input is not released in any one of the specified areas, the processormay determine that there is no situation for performing the payment and may end the process. In this case, the processormay end the display of the payment means image.

12 FIG. 11 FIG. 1 2 FIGS.and 1110 100 200 is a flowchart illustrating an example operation addable after operationofaccording to various embodiments. Operations of an electronic device, which will be described below, may be performed by, for example, an electronic deviceor a processorof.

12 FIG. 1200 100 150 1110 Referring to, in operation, according to an embodiment, the electronic devicemay receive a touch input of a user for selecting a payment means in response to a UI displayed on a second display, based on the UI displayed in operation. The touch input of the user may include, for example, a tap input, multiple tap inputs, a swipe input, a pen input, and/or a hovering input.

1201 154 154 1201 1202 200 In operation, it may be determined whether the touch input of the user for selecting the payment means ends in a fourth area. When the touch input does not end in the fourth area(e.g., NO in operation), in operation, the processormay determine the touch input of the user as simply selecting the payment means and may set the payment means selected in response to the displayed UI as a default payment means.

1202 411 511 611 711 811 911 According to an embodiment, in operation, the payment means set as the default payment means may correspond to a payment means corresponding to an image (e.g.,,,,,, or) indicating the payment means.

200 411 511 611 711 811 911 1202 1202 According to an embodiment, the processormay change the payment means corresponding to the image (e.g.,,,,,, or) indicating the payment means set as the default payment means in operationto the payment means set as the default payment means in operation.

154 1201 1203 200 154 When the touch input ends in the fourth area(e.g., YES in operation), in operation, the processormay set the fourth areaas a pre-defined area of the selected payment means.

100 150 154 154 150 According to an embodiment, the operating method of the electronic devicemay include an operation of displaying a fourth image corresponding to the identified payment means on the second display. The method may include an operation of setting the fourth areaas a pre-defined area corresponding to the identified payment means, when the fourth image moves to the fourth areaof the second displaybased on a touch input to the fourth image.

13 FIG. 12 FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FIG. 1203 100 200 is a flowchart illustrating an example operation addable after operationofaccording to various embodiments. Operations of an electronic device, which will be described below, may be performed by, for example, an electronic deviceofor a processorof.

13 FIG. 1300 100 154 150 Referring to, in operation, according to an embodiment, the electronic devicemay receive a touch input of a user to a fourth areaof a second display. The touch input of the user may include, for example, a tap input, multiple tap inputs, a swipe input, a pen input, and/or a hovering input.

1301 200 154 152 152 1301 1302 200 154 In operation, the processormay determine whether a touch input of the user, which starts from the fourth area, ends in a second area. When the touch input ends in the second area(e.g., YES in operation), in operation, the processormay execute a payment service via a payment means specified in the fourth areausing a payment image.

152 1301 1303 200 154 153 153 1303 1304 200 When the touch input does not end in the second area(e.g., NO in operation), in operation, the processormay determine whether the touch input of the user, which starts from the fourth area, ends in a top right area in a third area. When the touch input ends in the top right area in the third area(e.g., YES in operation), in operation, the processormay display the payment image to execute the payment service.

100 150 153 150 150 153 According to an embodiment, the operating method of the electronic devicemay include an operation of detecting another touch input to a pre-defined area of the second displayin a folded position of the electronic device. The method may include an operation of displaying a fourth image on at least a part of the pre-defined area and displaying a third image on at least a part of the third areaof the second display, when a movement of the another touch input to the pre-defined area from the pre-defined area is detected. The method may include an operation of displaying the payment image on the second displayand executing the payment service based on the identified payment means, when the movement of the other touch input to the pre-defined area to the third areais detected.

100 150 153 150 153 According to an embodiment, the operating method of the electronic devicemay include an operation of detecting the other touch input to the pre-defined area of the second display, in the folded position of the electronic device. The method may include an operation of displaying a fourth image on at least a part of the pre-defined area and displaying a third image on at least a part of the third areaof the second display, when a movement of the other touch input to the pre-defined area from the pre-defined area is detected. The method may include an operation of executing the payment service based on the identified payment means, using fingerprint authentication, when a movement of the other touch input to the pre-defined area to the third areais detected.

153 1303 1305 200 154 153 153 1305 1306 200 When the touch input does not end in the top right area in the third area(e.g., NO in operation), in operation, the processormay determine whether the touch input of the user, which starts from the fourth area, ends in a bottom right area in the third area. When the touch input ends in the bottom right area in the third area(e.g., YES in operation), in operation, the processormay enter a PIN number to execute the payment service.

153 1305 1307 200 154 160 153 160 153 1307 1308 200 When the touch input does not end in the bottom right area in the third area(e.g., NO in operation), in operation, the processormay determine whether the touch input of the user, which starts from the fourth area, ends in an area adjacent to a fingerprint sensorin the third area. When the touch input ends in the area adjacent to the fingerprint sensorin the third area(e.g., YES in operation), in operation, the processormay execute the payment service using fingerprint authentication.

100 150 153 150 153 According to an embodiment, the operating method of the electronic devicemay include an operation of detecting a touch input to the pre-defined area of the second display, in the folded position of the electronic device. The method may include an operation of displaying a fourth image on at least a part of the pre-defined area and displaying a third image on at least a part of the third areaof the second display, when a movement of the touch input to the pre-defined area from the pre-defined area is detected. The method may include an operation of executing the payment service based on the identified payment means, using fingerprint authentication, when a movement of the touch input to the pre-defined area to the third areais detected.

160 153 1307 200 When the touch input does not end in the area adjacent to the fingerprint sensorin the third area(e.g., NO in operation), the processormay determine that there is no situation for performing the situation and may end the process.

14 FIG. 1 FIG. 2 FIG. 100 200 is a flowchart illustrating an example operation of an electronic device according to various embodiments. Operations of the electronic device, which will be described below, may be performed by, for example, an electronic deviceofor a processorof.

14 FIG. 1400 200 152 152 1400 1401 200 Referring to, in operation, according to an embodiment, the processormay determine whether a movement of a touch input from a second areais detected. When the movement of the touch input from the second areais detected (e.g., YES in operation), in operation, the processormay execute a payment service using a payment image using a most recently used payment means for the payment service using the payment image. The payment image may include, for example, a QR code or a barcode.

100 152 150 152 152 According to an embodiment, the operating method of the electronic devicemay include an operation of setting the most recently used payment means for the payment service as a default payment means of the payment service, when a payment is completed by the payment service. The method may include an operation of detecting another touch input to the second areaof a second display. The method may include an operation of executing the payment service based on the default payment means, when a movement of the other touch input to the second areafrom the second areais detected.

152 1400 1402 200 153 153 1402 1403 200 When the movement of the touch input from the second areais not detected (e.g., NO in operation), in operation, the processormay determine whether a movement of the touch input from a top right area in a third areais detected. When the movement of the touch input from the top right area in the third areais detected (e.g., YES in operation), in operation, the processormay execute a payment service for displaying the payment image using a most recently used payment means for the payment service for displaying the payment image.

153 1402 1404 200 153 153 1404 1405 200 When the movement of the touch input from the top right area in the third areais not detected (e.g., NO in operation), in operation, the processormay determine whether a movement of the touch input from a bottom right area in the third areais detected. When the movement of the touch input from the bottom right area in the third areais detected (e.g., YES in operation), in operation, the processormay execute a payment service for entering a PIN number using a most recently used payment means for the payment service for entering the PIN number.

153 1404 1406 200 160 153 160 153 1406 1407 200 When the movement of the touch input from the bottom right area in the third areais not detected (e.g., NO in operation), in operation, the processormay determine whether a movement of the touch input from an area adjacent to a fingerprint sensorin the third areais detected. When the movement of the touch input from the area adjacent to the fingerprint sensorin the third areais detected (e.g., YES in operation), in operation, the processormay execute a payment service using fingerprint authentication using a most recently used payment means for the payment service using the fingerprint authentication.

160 153 1406 200 When the movement of the touch input from the area adjacent to the fingerprint sensorin the third areais not detected (e.g., NO in operation), the processormay determine that there is no situation for performing the payment and may end the process.

15 FIG. is a diagram illustrating an example user interface for displaying a payment means in response to a touch input, in a folded position of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

15 FIG. 200 1510 150 200 1500 151 1520 1530 Referring to, in an example, a processormay display a screenfor a payment means, on a second display. The processormay display different execution screens for displaying the payment means in response to a touch input of a userto a first area(e.g.,and).

1500 150 1500 The usermay apply a touch input to one area of the second display. According to an embodiment, the touch input of the usermay include a tap input, multiple tap inputs, and a swipe input.

100 1510 200 1511 1510 1511 210 According to an embodiment, an electronic devicemay be configured to provide the screenfor the payment means. In an example, the processormay output an imageindicating a part of a payment means image on a preparation screenfor displaying the payment means. The imageindicating the part of the payment means image may include, for example, a part of an image of a credit card corresponding to credit card information stored in a memoryor a part of a payment means icon corresponding to QR information.

200 1511 1521 1531 1500 151 151 200 1511 1521 1531 151 1522 151 1522 200 1511 1522 151 1521 1522 151 1531 1522 154 1522 154 1531 The processormay display an image for varying the image (e.g.,,) indicating the part of the payment means image to an imageindicating all of the payment means image, in response to an increase in movement distance of the touch input of the userto the first areafrom the first area. In an example, the processormay be configured to display the image for varying the image (e.g.,,) indicating the part of the payment means image to the imageindicating all of the payment means image, in proportion to a movement distance of a drag input to the first areain a vertical directionfrom the first area. For example, when the drag input in the vertical directionis applied, the processormay display the first imageindicating the part of the payment means image, when the drag input in the vertical directionis located at a lower end of the first area, may display the second imageindicating a part of the payment means image, when the drag input in the vertical directionis located at an upper end of the first area, and may display the imageindicating all of the payment means image, when the drag input in the vertical directionis located at an intermediate end of a fourth area. In an example, the vertical directionmay correspond to a vertical component of the drag input. For example, when vertical component coordinates of the drag input which is in a diagonal direction is located at the intermediate end of the fourth area, the imageindicating all of the payment means image may be displayed.

200 1511 151 1521 151 1531 154 154 1531 For example, when the drag input in any direction is applied, the processormay display the first imageindicating the part of the payment means image, when the drag input in the any direction is located at a lower end of the first area, may display the second imageindicating the part of the payment means image, when the drag input in the any direction is located at the upper end of the first area, and may display the imageindicating all of the payment means image, when the drag input in the any direction is located at the intermediate end of the fourth area. In an example, the drag input in the any direction may include a drag input in the form of a free curve. For example, when the drag input in the any direction is located at the intermediate end of the fourth area, the imageindicating all the payment means image may be displayed.

200 1510 1500 151 151 1520 1530 200 1510 151 151 The processormay set a screenfor displaying a payment means to have lower illumination, brightness, or sharpness, in response to an increase in movement distance of the touch input of the userto the first areafrom the first area(e.g.,,). In an example, the processormay set the screenfor displaying the payment means to have lower illumination, brightness, or sharpness, in proportion to the movement distance of the drag input to the first areain the vertical direction from the first area.

200 1511 1521 1531 1500 151 151 200 1511 1521 1531 1533 1532 151 1522 200 1511 1521 1531 1532 1511 1521 1531 200 1511 1521 1531 1532 The processormay display an image for rotating an alignment direction of images (e.g.,,,) indicating a part or all of the payment means image, in response to a change in movement direction of the touch input of the userto the first areafrom the first area. In an example, the processormay display the image for rotating the alignment direction of the images (e.g.,,,) indicating the part or all of the payment means image, in response to a change in angleformed by a progress directionof the drag input to the first inputand a vertical direction. For example, the processormay display an image which rotates according to the progress direction of the drag input, such that longitudinal directions of the images (e.g.,,,) indicating the part or all of the payment means image maintain an angle parallel to the progress directionof the drag input. In an example, shapes of the images (e.g.,,,) indicating the part or all of the payment means image may include a rectangle, a parallelogram, or various types of shapes. For example, the processormay display the image which rotates according to the progress direction of the drag input, such that a one-axis direction or a one-border surface direction of the images (e.g.,,,) indicating the part or all of the payment means image maintains an angle parallel to the progress directionof the drag input.

200 100 151 150 1511 151 151 1531 151 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay be configured to detect a touch input to the first areaof the second display, in a folded position, display a partof a first image indicating a payment means on at least a part of the first area, when a movement of the touch input from the first areais detected, and display allof the first image, in response to an increase in movement distance of the touch input from the first area.

200 100 151 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay be configured to change and display a shape or an alignment direction of the first image, in response to a change in movement direction of the touch input from the first area.

200 100 1511 1521 1531 150 151 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay be configured to apply a dimming effect to an area except for the first image (e.g.,,,) in the area of the second display, in response to an increase in movement distance of the touch input from the first area.

200 100 151 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay be configured to change and display a shape or an alignment direction of the first image, in response to a change in movement direction of the touch input from the first area.

16 FIG. is a diagram illustrating an example user interface for displaying a payment means in response to a touch input, in a folded position of an electronic device according to various embodiments.

16 FIG. 200 1610 150 200 1620 1600 151 150 Referring to, in an example, a processormay display a screenfor displaying a payment means, on a second display. Furthermore, the processormay display a screenfor executing a payment service in response to a touch input of a userto a first area, on the second display.

1600 150 1600 The usermay apply a touch input to one area of the second display. According to an embodiment, the touch input of the usermay include a tap input, multiple tap inputs, and a swipe input.

100 1610 200 1611 1610 1611 210 According to an embodiment, an electronic devicemay be configured to provide the screenfor displaying the payment means. In an example, the processormay output an imageof the payment means with a first size on a preparation screenfor displaying the payment means. The imageof the payment means with the first size may include, for example, a part of an image of a credit card corresponding to credit card information stored in a memoryor a part of a payment means icon corresponding to QR information.

200 1611 1613 1600 151 151 200 1611 1613 151 1522 151 200 1611 1522 151 1612 151 1613 154 154 1613 154 200 1613 15 FIG. The processormay display an image for varying the imageof the payment means with the first size to an imageof the payment means with a second size, in response to an increase in movement distance of the touch input of the userto the first areafrom the first area. In an example, the processormay be configured to display the image for varying the imageof the payment means with the first size to the imageof the payment means with the second size, in proportion to a movement distance of a drag input to the first areain a vertical direction (e.g.,of) from the first area. For example, when the drag input in the vertical direction is applied, the processormay display the imageof the payment means with the first size, when the drag input in the vertical directionis located at a lower end of the first area, may display an imageof the payment means with an intermediate size between the first size and the second size, when the drag input in the vertical direction is located at an upper end of the first area, and may display the imageof the payment means with the second size, when the drag input in the vertical direction is located at an intermediate end of a fourth area. In an example, the vertical direction may correspond to a vertical component of the drag input. For example, when vertical component coordinates of the drag input in a diagonal direction is located at the intermediate end of the fourth area, the imageof the payment means with the second size may be displayed. For example, when the drag input in vertical direction is released at the intermediate end of the fourth area, the processormay display the imageof the payment means with the second size.

200 1611 151 1612 151 1613 154 154 1613 154 200 1613 For example, when the drag input in any direction is applied, the processormay display the imageof the payment means with the first size, when the drag input in the any direction is located at the lower end of the first area, may display the imageof the payment means with the intermediate size between the first size and the second size, when the drag input in the any direction is located at the upper end of the first area, and may display the imageof the payment means with the second size, when the drag input in the any direction is located at the intermediate end of the fourth area. In an example, the vertical direction may correspond to a vertical component of the drag input. In an example, the drag input in the any direction may include a drag input in the form of a free curve. For example, when the drag input in the any direction is located at the intermediate end of the fourth area, the imageof the payment means with the second size may be displayed. For example, when the drag input in the any direction is released at the intermediate end of the fourth area, the processormay display the imageof the payment means with the second size.

200 1611 1613 1600 151 151 1611 1613 1600 151 151 1611 1613 1600 151 151 In an example, the processormay display an image which rotates such that the imageof the payment means with the first size has a first alignment direction and the imageof the payment means with the second size has a second alignment direction, in response to an increase in movement distance of the touch input of the userto the first areafrom the first area. For example, an image which rotates such that the imageof the payment means with the first size has a vertical direction and the imageof the payment means with the second size has a horizontal direction may be displayed, in response to an increase in movement distance of the touch input of the userto the first areafrom the first area. An image which rotates such that the imageof the payment means with the first size has a portrait form and the imageof the payment means with the second size has a landscape form may be displayed in response to an increase in movement distance of the touch input of the userto the first areafrom the first area.

1613 200 1620 1613 1621 1600 151 151 1622 1623 430 440 530 630 730 830 930 1030 16 FIG. 4 10 FIGS.A to In an example, when the imageof the payment means with the second size is displayed, the processormay display a screenfor executing the payment means. For example, when the imageof the payment means with the second size is displayed, in response to the movement of the touch input of the userto the first areafrom the first area, UIsandfor proceeding with the payment service may be displayed. For example, the UIs for proceeding with the payment service, which are illustrated in, may correspond to UIs included in an execution screen (e.g.,,,,,,,,) illustrated in.

200 100 1611 1613 151 According to an embodiment, the processorof the electronic devicemay be configured to change and display the size of the first image from the first sizeto the second size, in response to an increase in movement distance of the touch input from the first area.

17 FIG. is a block diagram illustrating an example electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

17 FIG. 1701 1700 1702 1798 1704 1708 1799 1701 1704 1708 1701 1720 1730 1750 1755 1760 1770 1776 1777 1778 1779 1780 1788 1789 1790 1796 1797 1778 1701 1701 1776 1780 1797 1760 Referring to, the electronic devicein the network environmentmay communicate with an electronic devicevia a first network(e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or at least one of an electronic deviceor a servervia a second network(e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic devicemay communicate with the electronic devicevia the server. According to an embodiment, the electronic devicemay include a processor, memory, an input module, a sound output module, a display module, an audio module, a sensor module, an interface, a connecting terminal, a haptic module, a camera module, a power management module, a battery, a communication module, a subscriber identification module (SIM), or an antenna module. In various embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., the connecting terminal) may be omitted from the electronic device, or one or more other components may be added in the electronic device. In various embodiments, some of the components (e.g., the sensor module, the camera module, or the antenna module) may be implemented as a single component (e.g., the display module).

1720 1740 1701 1720 1720 1776 1790 1732 1732 1734 1720 1721 1723 1721 1701 1721 1723 1723 1721 1723 1721 1720 The processormay execute, for example, software (e.g., a program) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic devicecoupled with the processor, and may perform various data processing or computation. According to an embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or computation, the processormay store a command or data received from another component (e.g., the sensor moduleor the communication module) in volatile memory, process the command or the data stored in the volatile memory, and store resulting data in non-volatile memory. According to an embodiment, the processormay include a main processor(e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)), or an auxiliary processor(e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is operable independently from, or in conjunction with, the main processor. For example, when the electronic deviceincludes the main processorand the auxiliary processor, the auxiliary processormay be adapted to consume less power than the main processor, or to be specific to a specified function. The auxiliary processormay be implemented as separate from, or as part of the main processor. Thus, the processormay include various processing circuitry and/or multiple processors. For example, as used herein, including the claims, the term “processor” may include various processing circuitry, including at least one processor, wherein one or more of at least one processor, individually and/or collectively in a distributed manner, may be configured to perform various functions described herein. As used herein, when “a processor”, “at least one processor”, and “one or more processors” are described as being configured to perform numerous functions, these terms cover situations, for example and without limitation, in which one processor performs some of recited functions and another processor(s) performs other of recited functions, and also situations in which a single processor may perform all recited functions. Additionally, the at least one processor may include a combination of processors performing various of the recited/disclosed functions, e.g., in a distributed manner. At least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform various functions.

1723 1760 1776 1790 1701 1721 1721 1721 1721 1723 1780 1790 1723 1723 1701 1708 The auxiliary processormay control at least some of functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., the display module, the sensor module, or the communication module) among the components of the electronic device, instead of the main processorwhile the main processoris in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processorwhile the main processoris in an active state (e.g., executing an application). According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor(e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., the camera moduleor the communication module) functionally related to the auxiliary processor. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor(e.g., the neural processing unit) may include a hardware structure specified for artificial intelligence model processing. An artificial intelligence model may be generated by machine learning. Such learning may be performed, e.g., by the electronic devicewhere the artificial intelligence is performed or via a separate server (e.g., the server). Learning algorithms may include, but are not limited to, e.g., supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), deep Q-network or a combination of two or more thereof but is not limited thereto. The artificial intelligence model may, additionally or alternatively, include a software structure other than the hardware structure.

1730 1720 1776 1701 1740 1730 1732 1734 The memorymay store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processoror the sensor module) of the electronic device. The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program) and input data or output data for a command related thereto. The memorymay include the volatile memoryor the non-volatile memory.

1740 1730 1742 1744 1746 The programmay be stored in the memoryas software, and may include, for example, an operating system (OS), middleware, or an application.

1750 1720 1701 1701 1750 The input modulemay receive a command or data to be used by another component (e.g., the processor) of the electronic device, from the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device. The input modulemay include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

1755 1701 1755 The sound output modulemay output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device. The sound output modulemay include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as playing multimedia or playing record. The receiver may be used for receiving incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented as separate from, or as part of the speaker.

1760 1701 1760 1760 The display modulemay visually provide information to the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device. The display modulemay include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and control circuitry to control a corresponding one of the display, hologram device, and projector. According to an embodiment, the display modulemay include a touch sensor adapted to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of force incurred by the touch.

1770 1770 1750 1755 1702 1701 The audio modulemay convert a sound into an electrical signal and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio modulemay obtain the sound via the input module, or output the sound via the sound output moduleor a headphone of an external electronic device (e.g., an electronic device) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly coupled with the electronic device.

1776 1701 1701 1776 The sensor modulemay detect an operational state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic deviceor an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) external to the electronic device, and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor modulemay include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

1777 1701 1702 1777 The interfacemay support one or more specified protocols to be used for the electronic deviceto be coupled with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly. According to an embodiment, the interfacemay include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

1778 1701 1702 1778 A connecting terminalmay include a connector via which the electronic devicemay be physically connected with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device). According to an embodiment, the connecting terminalmay include, for example, a HDMI connector, a USB connector, a SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

1779 1779 The haptic modulemay convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., a vibration or a movement) or electrical stimulus which may be recognized by a user via his tactile sensation or kinesthetic sensation. According to an embodiment, the haptic modulemay include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulator.

1780 1780 The camera modulemay capture a still image or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera modulemay include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

1788 1701 1788 The power management modulemay manage power supplied to the electronic device. According to an embodiment, the power management modulemay be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

1789 1701 1789 The batterymay supply power to at least one component of the electronic device. According to an embodiment, the batterymay include, for example, a primary cell which is not rechargeable, a secondary cell which is rechargeable, or a fuel cell.

1790 1701 1702 1704 1708 1790 1720 1790 1792 1794 1798 1799 1792 1701 1798 1799 1796 The communication modulemay support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic deviceand the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device, the electronic device, or the server) and performing communication via the established communication channel. The communication modulemay include one or more communication processors that are operable independently from the processor(e.g., the application processor (AP)) and supports a direct (e.g., wired) communication or a wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication modulemay include a wireless communication module(e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module(e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules may communicate with the external electronic device via the first network(e.g., a short-range communication network, such as Bluetooth™, wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or the second network(e.g., a long-range communication network, such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or wide area network (WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip), or may be implemented as multi components (e.g., multi chips) separate from each other. The wireless communication modulemay identify and authenticate the electronic devicein a communication network, such as the first networkor the second network, using subscriber information (e.g., international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module.

1792 1792 1792 1792 1701 1704 1799 1792 The wireless communication modulemay support a 5G network, after a 4G network, and next-generation communication technology, e.g., new radio (NR) access technology. The NR access technology may support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communications (mMTC), or ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC). The wireless communication modulemay support a high-frequency band (e.g., the mmWave band) to achieve, e.g., a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication modulemay support various technologies for securing performance on a high-frequency band, such as, e.g., beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (massive MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication modulemay support various requirements specified in the electronic device, an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device), or a network system (e.g., the second network). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication modulemay support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for implementing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 1764 dB or less) for implementing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or a round trip of 17 ms or less) for implementing URLLC.

1797 1701 1797 1797 1798 1799 1790 1792 1790 1797 The antenna modulemay transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside (e.g., the external electronic device) of the electronic device. According to an embodiment, the antenna modulemay include an antenna including a radiating element including a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna modulemay include a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas). In such a case, at least one antenna appropriate for a communication scheme used in the communication network, such as the first networkor the second network, may be selected, for example, by the communication module(e.g., the wireless communication module) from the plurality of antennas. The signal or the power may then be transmitted or received between the communication moduleand the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiating element may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module.

1797 According to various embodiments, the antenna modulemay form a mmWave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a RFIC disposed on a first surface (e.g., the bottom surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the first surface and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., the mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on a second surface (e.g., the top or a side surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the second surface and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high-frequency band.

At least some of the above-described components may be coupled mutually and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, general purpose input and output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)).

1701 1704 1708 1799 1702 1704 1701 1701 1702 1704 1708 1701 1701 1701 1701 1701 1704 1708 1704 1708 1799 1701 According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic deviceand the external electronic devicevia the servercoupled with the second network. Each of the electronic devicesormay be a device of a same type as, or a different type, from the electronic device. According to an embodiment, all or some of operations to be executed at the electronic devicemay be executed at one or more of the external electronic devices,, or. For example, if the electronic deviceshould perform a function or a service automatically, or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device, instead of, or in addition to, executing the function or the service, may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or the service. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request may perform the at least part of the function or the service requested, or an additional function or an additional service related to the request, and transfer an outcome of the performing to the electronic device. The electronic devicemay provide the outcome, with or without further processing of the outcome, as at least part of a reply to the request. To that end, a cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic devicemay provide ultra low-latency services using, e.g., distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In an embodiment, the external electronic devicemay include an internet-of-things (IoT) device. The servermay be an intelligent server using machine learning and/or a neural network. According to an embodiment, the external electronic deviceor the servermay be included in the second network. The electronic devicemay be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technology.

The electronic device according to various embodiments may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic devices may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, a home appliance, or the like. According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the electronic devices are not limited to those described above.

It should be appreciated that various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technological features set forth herein to particular embodiments and include various changes, equivalents, or replacements for a corresponding embodiment. With regard to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It is to be understood that a singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the things, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of such phrases as “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “at least one of A or B,” “A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” and “at least one of A, B, or C,” may include any one of, or all possible combinations of the items enumerated together in a corresponding one of the phrases. As used herein, such terms as “1st” and “2nd,” or “first” and “second” may be used to simply distinguish a corresponding component from another, and does not limit the components in other aspect (e.g., importance or order). It is to be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to, with or without the term “operatively” or “communicatively”, as “coupled with,” “coupled to,” “connected with,” or “connected to” another element (e.g., a second element), the element may be coupled with the other element directly (e.g., wiredly), wirelessly, or via a third element.

As used herein, the “folded position” may be referred to as a “folded state,” and the “unfolded position” may be referred to as an “unfolded state.” Likewise, the “half-folded position” (or intermediate position) may be referred to as an “at least partially unfolded state” or an “intermediate state,” unless the context indicates otherwise.

As used herein, describing a display (or a camera) as being “visible from” a side of the housing may be understood as the display (or the camera) being “configured to be visible from” the side of the housing.

As used herein, “wherein at least one processor, individually and/or collectively, is configured to execute the instructions and to cause the electronic device to . . . ” and “wherein the instructions, when executed by at least one processor individually or collectively, cause the electronic device to . . . ” may be used interchangeably to describe operations performed by one or more processors executing instructions stored in memory.

As used in connection with various embodiments of the disclosure, the term “module” may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, or any combination thereof, and may interchangeably be used with other terms, for example, “logic,” “logic block,” “part,” or “circuitry”. A module may be a single integral component, or a minimum unit or part thereof, adapted to perform one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, the module may be implemented in a form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

1740 1736 1738 1701 1720 1701 Various embodiments as set forth herein may be implemented as software (e.g., the program) including one or more instructions that are stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memoryor external memory) that is readable by a machine (e.g., the electronic device). For example, a processor (e.g., the processor) of the machine (e.g., the electronic device) may invoke at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, and execute it, with or without using one or more other components under the control of the processor. This allows the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction invoked. The one or more instructions may include a code generated by a compiler or a code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Wherein, the “non-transitory” storage medium is a tangible device, and may not include a signal (e.g., an electromagnetic wave), but this term does not differentiate between where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and where the data is temporarily stored in the storage medium.

According to an embodiment, a method according to various embodiments of the disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) online via an application store (e.g., PlayStore™), or between two user devices (e.g., smart phones) directly. If distributed online, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily generated or at least temporarily stored in the machine-readable storage medium, such as memory of the manufacturer's server, a server of the application store, or a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately disposed in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-described components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components in the same or similar manner as they are performed by a corresponding one of the plurality of components before the integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, the program, or another component may be carried out sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

While the disclosure has been illustrated and described with reference to various example embodiments, it will be understood that the various example embodiments are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. It will be further understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications, alternatives and/or variations of the various example embodiments may be made without departing from the true technical spirit and full technical scope of the disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents. It will also be understood that any of the embodiment(s) described herein may be used in conjunction with any other embodiment(s) described herein.